Digital Media Producer

£31,000pa

Central London

The RHS is hiring a Digital Media Producer to help produce an exciting year of video content for the society.

With people stuck at home due to the pandemic, gardening has been proven to bring positive health benefits, and the RHS is committed to get the nation growing – no matter what their circumstances.

Our Grow at Home provides useful advice to gardeners, while our video garden tours display the very best that the RHS Gardens have to offer – at a time when many people are unable to reach us.

This year sees the launch of our fifth garden, RHS Bridgewater, alongside RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science at Wisley. Both openings will need video content to both promote and accompany the launches.

Last year we produced the first Virtual Chelsea Flower Show. This year we plan to host the show in September, which will require tight turnarounds on films from the show, alongside a much larger digital presence in May.

We are also producing a number of dedicated series aimed at growing our YouTube channel, targeting different audiences and growing our core viewership. The successful applicant will be assisting with the production of all of this content, including leading your own projects within this and generating your own ideas.

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Close date 21^st Feb 21

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 22nd February.

We are looking for a Producer to join BBC Asian Network, Radio 1 and 1Xtra.'s podcast production team.

Asian Network, Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s production department are the key suppliers of daytime and evening programmes across the three youth music networks, and in addition make a diverse array of youth-focused podcast titles including The YUNGBLUD Podcast, Six Degrees of Separation, Brown Girls Do It Too and James Acaster’s Perfect Sounds.

This department is part of BBC Audio. BBC Audio devise, develop and deliver original content for the BBC. We produce podcasts, radio and music programs, deliver live events, provide creative services and forge partnerships. You can find out more about us here... www.bbc.co.uk/bbcaudio/

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

We are looking for a Producer to join BBC Asian Network, Radio 1 and 1Xtra.'s podcast production team.

Asian Network, Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s production department are the key suppliers of daytime and evening programmes across the three youth music networks, and in addition make a diverse array of youth-focused podcast titles including The YUNGBLUD Podcast, Six Degrees of Separation, Brown Girls Do It Too and James Acaster’s Perfect Sounds.

This department is part of BBC Audio. BBC Audio devise, develop and deliver original content for the BBC. We produce podcasts, radio and music programs, deliver live events, provide creative services and forge partnerships. You can find out more about us here... www.bbc.co.uk/bbcaudio/

This is an exciting opportunity to join R1/1X/AN’s award-winning podcast production team and take the lead in producing a soon-to-be-launched headline title on BBC Sounds. We require an experienced and highly creative podcast producer to make a new habit-forming title celebrating the UK’s young LGBTQ+ community. It’s essential to have a deep understanding and strong connection to this target audience to ensure this podcast is editorially relevant. You’ll be able to deftly navigate conversations around identity, and also negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders both within and outside of the BBC. Most of all though, we want your creative ambition to ensure this title creates impact and makes a difference, while speaking authentically to its target audience.

We're interested in candidates who have experience in producing podcasts, knowledge and understanding of the UK LGTBQ+ community, and an ability to generate and implement ideas.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of working with high-profile talent and have a  strong understanding of BBC’s editorial guidelines.

As this role will involve working proactively to meet time-sensitive demands, with a wide range of stakeholders, you should have excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.

You should have good online literacy and be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for the latest technologies and content formats. 

You could be working with some of the world's experts in youth culture. This is an unmissable opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Purpose     

The Publications Producer will be part of the Content & Communications domain and will have day-to-day responsibility for co-ordinating the studio’s books and publications production from concept through to final stages.

Reporting to the Head of Content and Communications, this is a new role within the studio and we are looking for someone who can bring their passion, energy and ideas to a dynamic team.

A proven track record of working creatively with writers, editors, designers and under the radar image sources is paramount, along with a good working knowledge of rights and licensing for both text and images. We are looking for someone who is skilled at managing their time and able to turn their hand to multiple and varied tasks, from researching to budget forecasting.  

We are seeking a person who is experienced in all aspects of production, book format and layout types and who is just as comfortable colour proofing at the repro house as they are embarking on a fact-finding mission. An understanding of digital publishing and the ability to adapt and publish content for an online audience is also expected. There will be an opportunity to help shape and develop new publication ideas too.  

Responsibilities  

• Coordinate the production of the studio’s current book projects including meetings, finance, scheduling, interview coordination, background research, picture research and content preparation.
• Liaise with the authors, contributors, publishers and our agent to negotiate contracts and manage the key milestones for each stakeholder.
• Assist studio stakeholders to kick start a series of themed books/journals/magazines around a range of subjects relating to the studio projects and values. This should align with the overall communications strategy for the studio.
• Help manage production processes at various stages including commissioning, designing, proofing and liaising with the relevant publishing house and external editors where necessary.
• Proactively undertake research to identify and develop new ideas/proposals relating to the studio.
• Work diplomatically and maintain great relationships with people inside and outside the studio.
• Maintain responsibility for the publications budget including annual forecasting and financial year-end.

Experience

• Five years of experience expected
• Proven track record of producing a range of non-fiction publications across print and digital platforms
• Contracts and rights knowledge

Skills and Attributes

Essential Skills

• Excellent command of written English
• Proofing skills for copy, images and repro
• Good knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop
• Picture and content research sourcing
• Use of task and time management tools
• Ability to upload and publish on content management systems

Desirable Skills

• Sub-editing
• Flatplan/layout management
• Ability to creatively adapt content for various platforms including books, magazines and websites

  Soft Skills

• Multi-layered communication
• Intuitive and diplomatic
• Assertive - influencing others at all levels
• High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to rapidly assimilate complex information and distill core narratives.
• Strong intellectual and analytical ability with a creative mind-set.
• Dependable, honest and punctual.
• Tenacious
• Team player contributing to a positive working environment.
• Self-motivated and calm under pressure.
• Ability to forward plan and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to influence the overall picture while having an unfailing eye for detail

Key relationships

It is vital that the person in this role is able to develop and maintain positive and professional relationships across the whole studio and with external partners. When required, confidentiality must be strictly maintained. The key relationships in this role are:

Suggestions

• Thomas Heatherwick
• Head of Content & Communications
• Communications Manager
• Group Leaders
• Project Leaders
• External Stakeholders

Training and Continuing Professional Development

The studio aims to attract and develop the best talent and create a supportive environment in which studio members can learn and develop. Training is provided to increase technical skills and to address identified professional development.